Light gore and strong violence.

What is RED rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

RED (2010)

Film · 1h 51m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Retired black-ops agents reunite for a brisk, witty, and campy adventure against a massive conspiracy.

Pulpy and crowd-pleasing, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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RED parents guide

No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is RED scary?: No. RED is not a scary watch.
How gory is RED?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is RED rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is RED about?

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.